CaptZoom Posted August 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ok...I have not followed monitor tech for a while. At work and in the studio I use dual monitors, one of which is the MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut in each set. Now I'm finding myself working from home more often. At home I have a 27" iMac which is more than adequate for personal photo editing. However, since I'm bringing work home now (in the last several weeks my shortest work day has been 12 hours, with 16-20 hours days being the norm, and at least 14 hours of work over the weekends), I need to add a second monitor. It just makes things easier, which translates into some time savings. The problem is that I have limited space available at home. The 27" iMac takes up about half of the desk, so the second monitor has to small. If possible, I want to get a wide gamut 2nd monitor (17"-19"). What would you guys recommend? If there aren't any wide gamut monitors available in this size, then non-wide gamuts are fine fine; but even amongst them, which would you recommend? I want to spend no more than $750 (not including tax and shipping). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted August 24, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 24, 2013 Try and get a used 17" Eizo GC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 25, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2013 I use NEC now, which is ok, but my next monitor will be an Eizo, despite the extra bucks for a new one. I think the screen is critical for print workflow. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 25, 2013 Eizo is fine, but not below 21, greater is better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 25, 2013 Try and get a used 17" Eizo GC. Thanks for the lead. I use NEC now, which is ok, but my next monitor will be an Eizo, despite the extra bucks for a new one. I think the screen is critical for print workflow. Jeff I agree (don't see how anyone can disagree). I have limited space available for a second monitor, and it seems good monitors are in short supply for small sizes. And I do not think I'll be using a dual monitor setup at home for more than five or six months. Eizo is fine, but not below 21, greater is better. Undoubtedly, but I have limited space and I do not think a +21" will fit the space. I think when it's time to upgrade the office or studio monitors, I'll be looking into the Ezios. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 26, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2013 Eizo is fine, but not below 21, greater is better. The OP specified a 17"screen... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) The OP specified a 17"screen... That's right, but only for a 17 - 19" screen Eizo might be somewhat exaggerated. On the other hand, I prefer looking to images on any 22 - 24" screen from Eizo more than a glossy 27" screen from Apple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 26, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2013 Don't underrate Eizo - the smaller screens are excellent and will outperform just about all other screens in their size - many a larger one too.. And 98% Adobe RGB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 27, 2013 It seems Eizo is out. They don't make anything smaller than 21" (really 22" for photography), and neither does NEC (at least no good for photography). It looks like I'll be getting the cheapest possible monitor at 17" and move the controls over to it using the iMac's screen for working. I'll donate the monitor to Goodwill once the work load eases up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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